Caramel Apple Galette

Looking to save a few calories but still enjoy a little gooey sweetness now and then? Apple pie is a great dessert because it largely fruit-based, making it a sensible choice for people watching their calories – if you choose the right slice! You really have to watch your pie: some apple pies (like this homemade caramel apple pie) can weigh in at over 600 calories per slice!

I decided to do a recipe make-over and create a healthy and simple version of a caramel apple pie that won’t break the calorie bank. This Caramel Apple Galette is whole-food based and is perfect for people on special diets. Whether you are allergic to dairy, soy, or are a vegan, you can still enjoy this pie without the trans fats and white sugar in traditional apple pie. You can actually feel good about eating this Caramel Apple Galette!

This pie crust took some time to get right, but the work paid off! This crust tastes great and works nicely for many other recipes, such as homemade pop tarts. This crust is whole grain and because it is gluten-free, it won’t get tough if you over-work it like a traditional pie crust.

A rustic pie that is healthy and easy to make? Absolutely! Now that is a dessert you can really enjoy!

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Hi Aryn, you can certainly use a different type of dairy-free caramel sauce if you like. Pure maple syrup or coconut sugar syrup would work good in place of agave. I actually don't use agave anymore, I used to use it in some of my older recipes (this one is an older one of mine) so I completely understand that you wouldn't want to use agave :)

Hi Shannon! Palm oil is a tropical oil that is high in saturated fats, making it a solid non-animal oil similar to coconut oil. While many people have vilified saturated fats in the past, natural saturated fats are bad for you in moderation. Palm oil is a healthier alternative to hydrogenated shortening (like Crisco) because palm oil is all natural and minimally processed. New research is finding that even real butter is healthier for you than margarine or shortening made primarily of trans-fats. Coconut oil used to be considered a bad food, but is now considered whole food "gold" if you choose the right kind. For this recipe, I used Spectrum Organic Palm oil. There is some good info on Dr. Weil's website here: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA118473